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Yearly Archives: 2018
President Taft is Stuck in the Bath! by Mac Barnett
George Washington crossed the Delaware River in the dead of night. Abraham Lincoln saved the Union. And President William Howard Taft, a man of great stature—well, he got stuck in a bathtub. Now how did he get unstuck? Author Mac … Continue reading
Play “Find the Question!”
Find and read an article in which a reporter interviews someone. What questions did the reporter ask the person being interviewed? Can you think of new questions to ask this person? Quick Tip: Did you know that children who come … Continue reading
April is Time to Celebrate Planet Earth
The amount of trash Americans toss has almost tripled since 1960. Today, Americans generate more than 250 million tons of trash each year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. This graphic shows how much trash, per person, is in landfills … Continue reading
Adjective Search
Have your child look through the newspaper for five or more adjectives that describe the women featured in this month’s Kid Scoop News. Continue reading
Power in My Pen: A Snippet of the Life of Ida B. Wells by Louie T. McClain II
This beautifully illustrated book tells about more than the events in Ida B. Wells’ life. It is infused with the messages that guided her life as a journalist. Step into the world of Ida B. Wells as she uses her … Continue reading
March is Women’s History Month
On page 3 of this month’s Kid Scoop News, you and your child can read about a museum that features women in history. It is called the National Women’s History Museum. Teacher, Teacher Have fun with your child by doing … Continue reading
